How do you as a surinamese fit in this chop suey of apparent identity crisis if we take our amish thread starter.
Well from what I have observed and seen is that there are different groups of immigrants:
Some of these groups are:
1. Immigrants who want to be accepted by the Dutch and act Dutch
2. Immigrants who are neutral and can be a mixed bag in culture and attitude
3. Immigrants who dislike the Dutch and have the highest chance to become radicalized
4. Immigrants who are isolated, cannot even talk Dutch and hardly interact with the Dutch
Me personally I would say I am neutral in my attitude towards the Dutch.
I do not need acceptance nor do I need to dislike them.
Regarding culture I would say I am used to typical immigrant ideas regarding food (a lot of) and family (a lot of drama). But just because I am used to them, does not mean I like them. The food I like, the drama I do not.
In social ideas I would say I am more progressive, simply because I do not care.
For example I do not care for all the rules our ancestors had.
These rules hold our people and our progress back.
I do not think that I have an identity crisis.
When I look in the mirror, I see a Hindustani. I see myself.
I always defend my own culture, even though we do not have much.
And why do you find Peace Order and rule of law as boring? Indian genes acting up?
No, I was just joking.
Of course I like my peace in my neighborhood.
